Hi folks. My kids have been sick for about 2 weeks now which has led to many nights jammed onto the sofa with the little ones.. Well about a week ago I developed that "crick in the neck" and my right upper body is in extreme pain.. jabbing, aching.. ouch.. can anyone give me idea as to if this may be a strain, sprain or what? Also whats the best way to treat it.. thank you. Cant wait to sleep in my bed agian!!! heheh
2007-03-23 01:08:03 · 3 answers · asked by ANGELA29 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You could invest in a neck support pillow. I used to sleep in weird positions and suffered neck pain and headaches until I got one of these. It took a little while to get used to, but now I wouldn't be without it. I almost never have a headache any more, and I have never had neck pain. When you have to sleep on the sofa, take the pillow too!
2007-03-23 01:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you strained it you'd know when you did it. Its probably from sleeping on the couch & a bit of neck or shoulder nerve compression.
As for treatment, the first thing I'd do is stretching out your neck, shoulders and arms. That'll really help & you can do that daily. You can find out what kind of stretches from either from a physio or good & knowledgable personal trainer at a gym, or possibly related sites.
I'm not a big fan of chiros especially for necks though some swear by them. Imo, there's alot of delicate nerves in the neck/spine area that you just don't want to mess with.
On top of daily stretching ( and sleeping in a bed), I think a good Reg. Massage therapist (RMT) is a better and safer route to go, and might provide the relief you're looking for. One who does deep tissue massage might be a good start for you, and less jarring than a chiro.
2007-03-23 08:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by mtnbeach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get this frequently. See a chiropractor. He'll have you feeling great in no time!
2007-03-23 08:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋